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Comprehensive wins and close calls in Week 8 of Pembrokeshire cricket
Cresselly, St Ishmaels, and Pembroke Dock shine as season heats up
THE EIGHTH week of the Thomas Carroll Pembroke County Cricket League saw some dominant performances and thrilling finishes across the divisions, with Cresselly continuing their unbeaten streak in Division 1 and Pembroke Dock II producing fireworks in Division 5.
Division 1
Cresselly cemented their place at the top of the table with a commanding 146-run victory over Carew. Tom Murphy (82) and Simon Cole (68) led a strong batting display, while Tom Arthur (5-28) and Ollie Arthur (3-23) ensured Carew were all out for 140 in reply.
Neyland cruised to an eight-wicket win against Haverfordwest, restricting them to 94 all out before chasing down the target with ease, thanks to contributions from Ross Hardy (2-10 & 23*) and Dai Davies (22*).
Burton enjoyed a 75-run win over Saundersfoot, with Morgan Scale (4-15) and Luke Hayman (3-25) starring with the ball.
Lawrenny edged out Whitland by three wickets, with Jamie Lewis (3-22) and Oscar Lewis (3-24) pivotal in a tight low-scoring game.
Herbrandston’s Charlie Malloy took a sensational 7-27 as they skittled Llangwm for just 55 and wrapped up a seven-wicket victory.
Division 1 Table
| Team | Pld | Points | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresselly | 8 | 150 | 8 | 0 |
| Carew | 8 | 141 | 7 | 1 |
| Neyland | 8 | 126 | 6 | 2 |
| Saundersfoot | 8 | 118 | 5 | 3 |
| Lawrenny | 8 | 98 | 4 | 4 |
| Herbrandston | 8 | 97 | 4 | 4 |
| Burton | 8 | 75 | 2 | 6 |
| Whitland | 8 | 69 | 2 | 6 |
| Haverfordwest | 8 | 66 | 2 | 6 |
| Llangwm | 8 | 34 | 0 | 8 |
Division 2
Pembroke dismantled Carew II by 196 runs, powered by Jack Harries’ century (102) and Billy Wood’s all-round performance (27 & 5-17).
St Ishmaels overwhelmed Cresselly II by 154 runs, with a standout 49 from Jonathan Pawlett and 4-19 from Andrew Pawlett.
Llanrhian beat Burton II by six wickets, chasing 86 with Tom Clarke (38) and Russell Watkins (27) leading the way.
Hook defeated Johnston by 64 runs, while Llechryd took a 35-run win over Narberth, with Jaap Harries grabbing 4-19.
Division 2 Table
| Team | Pld | Points | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narberth | 8 | 143 | 7 | 1 |
| St Ishmaels | 8 | 129 | 6 | 2 |
| Pembroke | 8 | 123 | 5 | 3 |
| Hook | 8 | 115 | 5 | 3 |
| Johnston | 8 | 100 | 4 | 4 |
| Llechryd | 8 | 99 | 4 | 4 |
| Cresselly II | 8 | 93 | 4 | 4 |
| Carew II | 8 | 89 | 3 | 5 |
| Llanrhian | 8 | 56 | 1 | 7 |
| Burton II | 8 | 47 | 1 | 7 |
Division 3
Lamphey’s David Blackwell struck a superb 82 not out as they secured a 52-run win over Neyland II.
Hundleton defeated Laugharne by seven wickets, with Craig Williamson (40 & 3-19) and Ava Midgeley (4-28) pivotal.
Stackpole edged Haverfordwest II by two wickets in a tight low-scorer, while Pembroke Dock beat Fishguard by 69 runs, thanks to George Smith’s all-round effort (42 & 3-4).
Kilgetty v Hook II was abandoned.
Division 3 Table
| Team | Pld | Points | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishguard | 8 | 131 | 7 | 1 |
| Pembroke Dock | 8 | 127 | 6 | 2 |
| Hundleton | 8 | 124 | 6 | 2 |
| Stackpole | 8 | 113 | 5 | 3 |
| Lamphey | 8 | 98 | 4 | 4 |
| Haverfordwest II | 8 | 97 | 3 | 4 |
| Laugharne | 8 | 75 | 2 | 5 |
| Kilgetty | 8 | 66 | 2 | 5 |
| Hook II | 8 | 56 | 2 | 5 |
| Neyland II | 8 | 45 | 1 | 7 |
Division 4
Three matches were abandoned, but Llangwm II returned to winning ways with a 72-run victory over Narberth II, thanks to Finley Ellrick (84) and Callum Jenkins (58).
Pembroke II made light work of St Ishmaels II, chasing 81 with nine wickets in hand, Paul White unbeaten on 42.
Division 4 Table
| Team | Pld | Points | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke II | 8 | 143 | 7 | 1 |
| Saundersfoot II | 8 | 132 | 7 | 0 |
| Crymych | 8 | 104 | 5 | 2 |
| St Ishmaels II | 8 | 100 | 4 | 4 |
| Haverfordwest III | 7 | 98 | 3 | 3 |
| Lawrenny II | 8 | 82 | 3 | 4 |
| Carew III | 7 | 75 | 3 | 3 |
| Narberth II | 8 | 67 | 2 | 6 |
| Llangwm II | 8 | 62 | 1 | 7 |
| Llanrhian II | 8 | 54 | 1 | 6 |
Division 5
Pembroke Dock II blew away Cresselly III by 137 runs, with Alex Fearson (84), Luke Murray (56), and Richard Scourfield (50) dominating.
Llechryd II won a nail-biter against Herbrandston II by just two runs, while Haverfordwest IV beat Neyland III by five wickets.
Whitland II v Hundleton II was abandoned.
Division 5 Table
| Team | Pld | Points | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llechryd II | 8 | 133 | 6 | 1 |
| Herbrandston II | 8 | 130 | 6 | 2 |
| Pembroke Dock II | 8 | 126 | 6 | 1 |
| Haverfordwest IV | 8 | 94 | 3 | 4 |
| Whitland II | 6 | 73 | 2 | 3 |
| Hundleton II | 7 | 68 | 3 | 3 |
| Cresselly III | 8 | 62 | 1 | 6 |
| Neyland III | 7 | 30 | 0 | 7 |
Division 6
All scheduled matches were abandoned due to weather.
Division 6 Table
| Team | Pld | Points | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke III | 7 | 93 | 5 | 0 |
| Llechryd III | 5 | 77 | 3 | 1 |
| H’West/Cresselly | 7 | 73 | 3 | 3 |
| Whitland III | 7 | 53 | 2 | 3 |
| Lamphey II | 7 | 52 | 2 | 3 |
| Kilgetty II | 7 | 14 | 0 | 5 |
Sport
Keeper scores 121st-minute wonder goal before saving two penalties
Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup
Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)
AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.
Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.
Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.
The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.
But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.
Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.
News
South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results
A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.
Match results (Week 12):
- Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
- Badgers 2–8 St Johns
- Reynalton 0–10 Carew
- Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
- Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
- St Twynnells – bye week
A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.
League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.
At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.
Full standings:
| Team | P | W | D | L | S/D | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Williamston | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | +125 | 72 |
| Reynaltón | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | +35 | 58 |
| St Johns | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +32 | 54 |
| Hundleton | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 54 |
| Carew | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -25 | 49 |
| St Twynnells | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -34 | 48 |
| Kilgetty | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -44 | 46 |
| Badgers | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -59 | 45 |
| Lamphey | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -10 | 44 |
| Llanteg | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 41 |
| Cosheston | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -13 | 40 |
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Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week
HAVERFORDWEST Rugby Football Club has announced its latest Team of the Week, celebrating standout performers from across the junior age groups following another busy weekend of fixtures.
Players from the U7s through to the U16s Eagles have been highlighted for their work rate, teamwork and commitment on the pitch, with coaches praising the effort shown by all who took part.
The club said the selections recognise not only individual performances but the dedication shown by players at training and during matches throughout the season.
Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.
Team of the Week – 14 December 2025
- U7s: Ollie Bromham & Arthur Slee
- U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
- U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
- U10s: Rhys Davies
- U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
- U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
- U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
- U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
- U15s: Logan Keane
- U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon
Coaches thanked players and families for their continued support as Haverfordwest RFC moves through the winter fixtures, saying the positivity around the club remains a key part of its success.

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